We are pleased to announce that the board of Bath City FC has accepted our request to present a detailed proposal for a community-owned football club.

Bath City FC has always been a club with strong community links. We believe that community ownership is the best way to realise Bath City’s full potential as an inclusive and financially sustainable club. Football brings people together – we want Bath City FC to make a positive impact on everyone living, working and studying in Bath.

The Society has formed a Community Ownership Action Group to explore the feasibility of different community ownership models, develop a sustainable business plan and test Bath’s appetite for a community-owned football club. This group includes external advisors with experience of the successful Bell Inn buyout.A consultation meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 26 January at Twerton Park, and we invite anyone who is interested, and able to support or help the process in any way. We want the best ideas, help and support the community has to offer.

Our proposal will be presented to the Board by the agreed deadline of February 9.For more information or to get involved, email us at bathcitycommunity@gmail.com or visit bathcitycommunity.org.